No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 BMW 5 Review The 2025 BMW 5-series is still a good choice for a mid-size luxury sedan because of its luxurious interior and cutting-edge technologies, even though it doesn’t handle the car as well as previous versions. BMW sedans sit right in the middle, between the big and luxurious 7-series and the small and sporty 3-series. There are a lot of digital screens on the dashboard to keep the driver updated and the passengers entertained. The front and back seats are comfortable for both long trips and daily commutes. You can choose between a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 483-hp turbocharged inline-six engine, or a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. All models except the base model have all-wheel drive anyway. There is good news: BMW’s executive car now has at least some of the moving force. We’re sure that the next M5 sports car, which we’ll talk about separately, will add a lot of power, athleticism, and fun to the 5er family. If you’d rather be comfortable, the 5-series will work about the same as its rivals, the Mercedes-Benz E-class, the Audi A6, and the Genesis G80. What's New? The 2025 5-series doesn’t have many changes after getting a whole new look for 2024. This year, BMW’s top-of-the-line 550e model will be available. It has a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine with 483 hp, an electric motor, an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and all-wheel drive. Pros and Cons Pros Comfortable and confident. Spacious cabin with plenty of room. Impressive hands-free driving system. Cons The base 530i is not exciting at all. The infotainment system is overly tap-intensive. Is the all-electric i5 a better option? Engine, Transmission, and Performance There are three different versions of the 5-series: the 530i, the 540i, and the 550e. The 530i is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 255 horsepower and available with either rear- or all-wheel drive. The 540i comes with all-wheel drive and a turbocharged inline-six engine with 375 hp. Both of them get an extra 48-volt hybrid setup. The plug-in hybrid 550e comes with standard all-wheel drive. It has an electric motor and an inline-six engine that makes 483 horsepower. From what we’ve seen, the 530i rides smoothly with a bit of speed. The 540i is less sporty because it is heavy. The upgraded suspension that comes with the M Sport package gives you a good turning grip. As part of the M Sport package, the 530i’s brave 156-foot stop from 70 mph on our test track was made possible by better brakes. Safety The 5-series comes with basic driver-assistance technologies like automatic emergency braking and blind-spot tracking. You can also choose more advanced features, like BMW’s Highway Assistant hands-free driving mode. The following are important safety features: Typical automated emergency braking recognizes people. Lane-keeping assistance and standard lane departure warning. Hands-free driving mode and adaptive cruise control are both available. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The inside of the 5-series looks high-end, and both the front and back seats have plenty of room for adults. Real leather upholstery is still a choice, but BMW also has Veganza, which is a vegan-friendly alternative. All of them come with an automatic temperature control system that hides the vents by cleverly building them into the dashboard. Instead of the usual tilt-and-slide sunroof, you can get a big, permanent glass roof that goes all the way to the back seats. There is a panoramic glass roof, a power rear sunshade, glass interior controls, and an interior camera with the Executive package. The Premium package adds a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, and other features. The Luxury Seating package, which is optional, has heated and ventilated front seats with more power adjustments and a massage function. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The EPA says that the four-cylinder 530i should get 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The 540i, on the other hand, should get 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The expected price of the 550e plug-in hybrid has not yet been made public. When we drove on the highway at 75 mph, the 530i xDrive got 35 mpg, and the 540i xDrive got even better, 37 mpg. Infotainment and Connectivity All 5-series models come with a big, curved digital screen that has a 12.3-inch display that can be used for gauges and a 14.9-inch tablet for entertainment. We’ve found the technology to be very easy to use, and you can already find it in other BMW cars, like the iX electric SUV and the 7-series sedan. There is a Harman/Kardon sound system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and AirConsole, a video game system that can only be used when the car is stopped. You don’t have to use the head-up display. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The 550e xDrive plug-in hybrid’s 19.4-kWh battery pack should give it a range of about 40 miles between charges. As soon as we have a chance to try it ourselves, we’ll add our real results to this post. Price and How to Choose How much the 2025 BMW 5-series costs will depend on the type and any extras that come with it. The 5-series was updated only a year ago, but it still has the same powertrains and trim levels, from the base 530i to the plug-in hybrid 550e xDrive. But the inline-six 540i was our favorite version of the last generation of the car, and we’re tempted to suggest it again.
